A few days ago, a US-based illustrator, Lotanna Odunze, popularly known as Sugabelly, said veteran actor, Pete Edochie was a bad actor for playing the same role.
While many people defended the veteran, noting that directors should be blamed for stereotyping him to one role, Edochie has reacted to the criticism.
In a chat with PUNCH, Edochie said he is not bothered by the opinions of others of him.
Read his response below:
I’ll be honest with you: I’m indifferent to opinions expressed about me, because they don’t make sense to me. If Pete Edochie is a fantastic actor, thank you very much. It doesn’t mean anything to me; it has absolutely nothing to do with me. If you start responding to things that don’t make sense, there is that danger of reducing yourself to the level of that person.
I’m mentally occupied 24 hours on a daily basis. I trained formally as a broadcaster and by the grace of God, I happen to be an articulate individual. I don’t have to advertise that, every other person knows that.
I don’t even see most of these things and I don’t give a damn about it and don’t care. You have a right to express any opinion about me but it doesn’t mean anything to me.
I have 13 grandchildren and I have been successfully married for 50 years. I’m living in my own house and comfortable.
I don’t have time for all these things. What matters is that Pete Edochie is alive, kicking and enjoying himself.
On April 7, I’ll be 73. There are few people of my age who are active. If I start responding to individuals, it means that I don’t appreciate God who created me.
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U re my main man. Bravo
See as u hit d nail on d head.
Sir you a real man and understand alot about this life, I really love all you said.
master more grace I pray for you more life don’t mind haters whom God don bless no man can cause
very good sir @pete edochie don’t mind odunze he should think of something else.
Good morning sir
ka m sikwanu ma obuzikwa gi. odogwu literature ka ibu. is not all talk that needs replay
çongratulations on your age. May God continue to keep you for ia in Jesus name.amen.
I love you sir. Wish to act or behold you in person before your time is up in life. You are my inspiration for years. Remain favour until your final minute on earth
Well it’s as good as knowing that, if people don’t talk about you then, you are a nobody.. I appreciate the fact that, u know who u are and responded as I expected!! YOU ARE A LEGEND!! and I WOULD LOVE TO ACT THE ROLE OF A DAUGHTER WITH U SOMEDAY..
the person who made that statement is a mental person
you are on de right path sir.
Thank you for giving such a reply. Some people want to live your life for you.Any time, any day you allow people to dictate your life you are finish.
A real father indeed.. More strength and longevity IJN
That fellow picking on Edoche just want to be popular on social media. Why not criticise Buhari and see the other side of freedom of speech. yeye.
Wow..
My Greatest eloquent mentor, thanks for the constructive bombardment of wisdom to whom it may concern..
This is one man I have taken as a father and I have been longing to meet him in person because of his all around abundance of excellence. How dare anyone talk him down..
Anyway, you have heard it all from the master of words,
An erudite with great sagacity.
I am so proud of you sir.
You are my most celebrated person in the world..
Ecclesiastically,
My father and teacher, pastor Chris Oyakhilome is top on the list,
Bishop David oyedepo
Pastor David ibiiyeomie
And Bishop Thomas Dexter jakes ((TD jakes).. In case you see this sir (grand actor Pete EDOCHIE, I am your number fan..
My name is Francis Akpobi.. This is my number sir.. It will be my biggest dream come alive just to hear from you sir.. 09026733627
Pete Edochie is 100percent right
Thats depicts the image of God